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Thomas Walter Obituary
Oshkosh - Thomas "Wilt" A. Walter, age 71, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Oshkosh. Tom was born on August 9, 1948 in Oshkosh to the late Harvey and Margaret (Stephany) Walter.
Tom A.K.A. "Wilt 13 HOF Chamberlin" Wilt's two loves were dartball and his nieces and nephews along with his great nieces and nephews. Wilt also enjoyed all of the Wisconsin sport teams. Wilt attended St. Vincent grade school and Lourdes High School. He served proudly in the navy overseas for 3 years. Wilt played dartball for over 58 years and was a member of 3 dartball state championship teams with the last one coming in 2019. Wilt was inducted into the Wisconsin Dartball Hall of Fame in 2011. Wilt worked at Duo Safety Ladder company for 50 years as a ladder welder retiring in 2018. Wilt enjoyed taking his family out to eat at Jeff's on Rugby and the Roxy. Tom will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Tom is survived by his two brothers; Steven (Kristine) Walter and Randy (Irene) Walter, one sister; Marjie Zick, two nephews; Ryan (Jen) Walter and Jason (Amy) Walter, four nieces; Stephanie (Rodney) Schultz, Jennifer (Joel) Wojciechowski, Christie (Pat) Ness, and Carrie (Jason) Jaszewski, three great nephews; Levi, Milo, and Owen, and seven great nieces; Malory, Alissa, Leila, Mckenzie, Macie, Sophie, and Olivia.
Tom is preceded by his parents and brother-in-law; Jerry Zick.
Private family services will be held. Interment will be held at Lake View Memorial Park.
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David Wright
June 21, 2020
I LOVE YOU WILT! and you know it! Thank You for being YOU!! "CHAMBERLAIN" !!!
Bob Marquart
June 21, 2020
Steve, please accept my condolance on the loss of your brother.
Lori Holzhausen
June 19, 2020
I worked with Tom for 25 years, he was a very nice man and may he rest in peace.
Lori Holzhausen
June 18, 2020
I worked with Tom for 25 years, he was a very nice man and may he rest in peace.
Lori Holzhausen
June 18, 2020
I worked with Tom for 25 years, he was a very nice man and may he rest in peace.
David Schettle
June 18, 2020
Wilt was my friend, so sorry to hear about his passing! My condolences to the whole Walter family on his passing.
Wilt was truly a legend in dartball. Anyone associated with Chamberlain knew his impact. God Bless everyone and RIP my friend.
Davy Schettle
Susan Knobloch
June 17, 2020
Wilt was a true original!! So many fun memories from dartball. What a team heaven has now!
Scott "Benny" Footit
June 16, 2020
It was heartbreaking to learn of the passing of a legend. Wilt was a true friend, and a great teammate. I am honored to have been able to play with him for 25+ years. He was very loving and compassionate to those within his circle. I especially love the back and forth comments we shared due to my love for the Boston Celtics and Larry Bird....it drove him nuts! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will certainly be missed,but never forgotten! RIP Wilt 13 Chamberlain
Judy Kiesow
June 16, 2020
Margie, Randy and Steve: I am so sorry on Tom's passing. He was a large part of our family too. So much fun going to baseball games and out to eat with him He will be missed by many people. Love you all!
Joan
June 16, 2020
My condolences to the Walter family on the passing of your brother. Remembering the 70's and 80's and the dartball tournaments he played around the state with my late husband Jim. Whenever he made a hit or a run he'd jump up in the air and yell Chamberlain. RIP Wilt, Joni Stutz
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